PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Athletics: Marathon preview
Copacabana will provide the spectacular backdrop for five races over the marathon distance to complete the Para athletics programme in Rio.
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The people have their say on the ‘People’s Games’
Brazilians lit up the Maracana again on Sunday – and they agreed the Paralympics would leave a lasting impression on their nation.
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Wheelchair rugby: Day five preview
Australia and the USA will go into battle for the Paralympic title on the final day of competition at Rio 2016.
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USA golden in sitting volleyball final against China!
China’s unbeaten run at the Paralympic Games comes to an end while there are also celebrations for Brazil.
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Awards given for the Samsung Paralympic Bloggers project
Spain’s Teresa Perales, Brazil’s Natalia Mayara and Terezinha Guilhermina were the winners.
![Diede De Groot of the Netherlands playing against Yui Kamiji JPN in the Women's Singles Bronze Medal Match. Wheelchair Tennis at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/160915103550806_BB1-0349.jpg)
Wheelchair tennis – The best quotes
Dylan Alcott, Gordon Reid, Andy Lapthorne, Aniek van Koot and Kgothatso Montjane share their reactions from a thrilling competition.
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Shahrad Nasajpour to carry the Paralympic Flag
The Independent Paralympic Athletes (IPA) team member will take a prominent role at the Closing Ceremony.
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USA end gold-medal drought
The US men’s wheelchair basketball team defeated Spain for their first Paralympic gold since 1988.
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Didukh recovers from cancer to lead Ukraine to Paralympic glory
The former ITTF World Tour player has his leg amputated after cancer diagnosis in 2008.
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Zhou wins battle of teenage sprint sensations
Chinese star has too much for 15-year-old Isis Holt as she claims gold in 200m T35 and brings nation’s athletics gold tally to 24.